From Prison & Addiction to Purpose | Cookie Zamarripa

Cookie Zamarripa, better known as @FadedByCookie, opens up about a side of her story she has never publicly shared before   In this episode of I Am Redemption, Cookie talks about her years in and out of prison, her struggle with substance abuse, how she finally kicked the habit, and the process of rebuilding her life through barbering, service, and purpose   We also talk about returning to Uvalde after tragedy, serving families during some of their hardest moments, how Cookie and Shawn first connected during the Kerrville flood response, and why she continues to show up when people need help most   This is a conversation about addiction recovery, life after incarceration, second chances, service, faith, and what can happen when you give your pain a purpose   Follow Cookie: @fadedbycookie   Learn more about I Am Redemption, run with us, volunteer, support the mission, or get connected at iamredemption.org   Follow I Am Redemption: @iam.redemption   Follow or subscribe to the I Am Redemption podcast for weekly conversations with people who have overcome adversity and are using what they’ve lived through to help somebody else